Integral sanitary seat

ABSTRACT

The sanitary seat has in its interior bowl sideways in phased displacement a perforated showerhead with no less than 9 holes of approximately 2 mm each one. Water pressure from 2 faucet flows to these holes originating a water impulsion (shower) directed to the upper central part of the interior of the bowl. Concentrically with the hygiene water pressure outlet holes, the terminal showerhead has, as an example, about 56 holes of 3.75 mm diameter each from where the adjustable hot dry air that comes from a special feed caloric source has its outlet.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention refers to an integral sanitary seat, whichincludes a bowl that in its interior and in phased displacement there isa showerhead with several coaxially arranged holes. The main objectiveof the proposed invention is to improve the functional characteristicsof toilet seats. A second objective is to incorporate a device thatallows hygiene, drying and deodorizing in present toilets. Finally, theaim of the present invention is that at the moment of making use of thetoilet the user is able to obtain his/her complete hygiene by means of adevice that is integrated with a couple of coaxially arranged tubularelements that define the passage of water and hot air.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The integral toilet/bidet system is well known and has severalqualities. Among them, one system is used in which around the toiletbowl there is a perforated rubber pipe with holes that converge at theinner part of the bowl and incorporates through that pipe water that isconnected to a deodorization source to neutralize odors. Despite itsefficiency, this system entails greater water usage and higherconstruction cost. Taking into account guidelines that involve presentand future situations we have considered the following indicators todevelop the following invention:

[0003] 1. Water is an essential element that will get scarce in theworld and whose cost is increasing; therefore, whatever is done toeconomize on the use of water is important.

[0004] 2. World population is growing and so is the need to goods andservices, therefore, it is essential to provide efficiency at low cost.

[0005] 3. Provide solutions to those who have less is a human obligationcommon to all religions; therefore, provide economic solutions.

[0006] 4. The conjunction of simplicity, efficiency, low acquisitioncost and installation have been considered.

[0007] 5. Economy in housing construction, a minimum of 1.5 squaremeters of covered surface for each toilette.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The proposed sanitary seat has in its interior bowl sideways inphased displacement a perforated showerhead with no less than nine holesof approximately 2 mm each one. Water pressure from two faucet flows tothese holes originating a water impulsion (shower) directed to the uppercentral part of the interior of the bowl. Concentrically with thehygiene water pressure outlet holes, the terminal showerhead has, as anexample, about 56 holes of 3.75 mm diameter each from where theadjustable hot dry air that comes from a special feed caloric source hasits outlet.

[0009] To this terminal showerhead, the hot dry air is guided through a1¼″ (32 mm) diameter pipe from the caloric source that generates anddrives the dry heat. A temporizer inserted to the caloric sourcecontrols temperature and time. The activation of the dry heat is donethrough a push button placed at the heat generator. The aforementionedtemporizer adjusts the time of the caloric current, so that itautomatically cuts off the heat drive at 32 seconds. The same action canbe repeated, if necessary, by only pressing the same touch buttonwithout any changes in temperature.

[0010] The generated heat is driven by the action of a vent that sucksthe air from the upper part of the generator with the outlet of hot airthrough a 40 mm central pipe that is part of the generator and isconnected to the 1¼″ (32 mm) line piping. The caloric drive finishes offin the 56 holes of 3.75 mm that are enveloping the exterior crown of theshowerhead while the water pressure pipe coming from the faucet ends upin the nine holes of 2 mm each existing in the center of the showerheadoriginating the fine shower water pressure for hygiene.

[0011] Simultaneously with the dry heat impulsion flowing through a 9 mmpipe that is part of the generator, there is a caloric current floworiginated by the suction produced at the lower part of the 9 mm pipedue to a diversion of the driving current. This diversion at 45° fromthe central impulsion produces suction from the lower part of the 9 mmpipe. This hot air suction goes through a sponge or plush impregnated infragrance located in the upper part of the 9 mm pipe, producingdeodorized air, odor neutralizer, during the 32 seconds the dryingoperation lasts. That is to say, drying and deodorizing at the sametime; the drying is performed by hot air impulsion produced by thegenerator and ejected by the fan and deodorizing is produced by airsuction from the lower part and goes through the plush or spongeimpregnated with fragrance drops. In order to avoid urine deposits atthe exterior part of the water piping, there is one 1 mm hole at thefront part of the water pressure pipe that makes self-washing possibleoriginated by a thread of water pressure that goes through the 1 mmhole, hits the interior part of the caloric conduction pipe, washing anyliquid settlement that might exist. Taking into account that the waterpipe has a slight inclination towards the back part, the accumulation ofself-washing water drains through a 3 mm drainage hole located at thelower part of the 1¼″ exterior pipe next to the showerhead, dumping thewashing liquid in the siphon/water clock.

ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF THE IMPROVED INTEGRAL SANITARY SEAT

[0012] 1. It economizes on one unit because it concentrates fouroperations, that is to say toilet, bidet, dryer and deodorizer.

[0013] 2. It economizes a minimum of 1.5 square meters of coveredsurface for each bathroom or toilette.

[0014] 3. Just with only one installation the objective has beenachieved, that is to say, material and labor have been economized.

[0015] 4. The functional components are exchangeable as independentspare parts, which allows replacing any parts without having to replacethe unit itself.

[0016] 5. The common toilet can be replaced with efficiency withouthaving to throw it away maintaining its specific original usefulness.

[0017] 6. Allows people with low income to get one unit because it isnot expensive.

[0018] 7. It satisfies the need of professionals who only have a commontoilet in their offices.

[0019] 8. Important parts can be made of hard plastic, which makes itcheaper.

[0020] 9. The fact of the matter is that with just only one installationone can accede to a unit that replaces the toilet, the bidet, dries,deodorizes and besides saves at least 1.5 square meters of coveredsurface.

[0021] 10. Speaking in terms of figures, if we consider that in atoilette at least one toilet must be installed and taking into accountthat there isn't much price difference between the invented sanitaryseat and a common toilet, we can infer that the actual cost of the newfixture would be minimal because the replaced toilet hasn't been brokenand has salvage value of its specific use. Apart from this it adds threeunctions that it did not have before.

[0022] 11. Adding up all the economic plus functional advantagesmentioned above it enables people of lower income to have access to thisproduct.

[0023] 12. Besides, the pipes can be of hard threaded plastic, inclusiveof those of the heat generator, which will lower the price.

FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES

[0024] 1. Four functions concentrated in just one appliance: a toilet, abidet, drier and deodorizer.

[0025] 2. It's not necessary to move from one appliance to another(comfort, above all for older, people, sick people and those withdifferent mobility problems).

[0026] 3. Designed to allow observation (self-checkups and washing) ofthe lower, front and back parts of the body. Especially for women.

[0027] 4. Diminishes or avoids completely the use of toilet paper whichis some cases produces irritation on sensitive parts, mainly people whosuffer from hemorrhoids.

[0028] 5. There is no interference between water for hygiene and waterfor later washing oneself because the showerhead outlets for clean waterare not placed on the same vertical.

[0029] 6. There's no possibility that the holes for water for hygienebecome obstructed because the showerhead is not horizontally placed.

[0030] 7. In order to deodorize there's no need to get up or use aspecial device (comfort and economy).

[0031] 8. There is a mirror on the inner part of the toilet cover, inorder to be able to observe different parts of the body; especiallymeant for women to prevent possible breast complications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032]FIG. 1 represents a top and sectional view of an integral toiletseat, object of the present invention.

[0033]FIG. 2 represents a cross section view of an improved integralsanitary seat.

[0034]FIG. 3, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B represent detailed views of thewashing and drying device components of the improved integral sanitaryseat.

[0035]FIG. 4 represents a perspective view of a toilet seat with thedevice, meeting the object of the present invention.

[0036]FIG. 5 represents a view of the circuit included or inserted inthe heat-generating source.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] In accordance with the drawings, especially with reference toFIG. 1, the device 1 incorporated into the bowl (A) with a roll holder(B) and hangers (C) whose lid has in its interior a mirror (D) andincludes a couple of tubular pipes arranged in length and slightlyinclined of which pipe 2 has an annular opening 3, from which part ofpipe 4 is projected in an oblique form presenting a coupling 4 ^(a) incoaxial form. The coupling 4 ^(a) is connected to a pipe 5 of a heatsource 6 ^(a) with an air inlet 6 b while pipe 2 is closed at one of itsends by a plug 6 and at the opposite end by an orifice 7 b presentingpipe 4 going the same direction as pipe line 7 at an angle of 45°, whichis connected to a showerhead 8 with holes on its exposed surface for theoutlet of water pressure.

[0038] This water pressure going through pipe line 7 is equipped with anelbow bend 7 c, presenting the pipe line 7, adjacent the showerhead 8,with an orifice 7 ^(a), serving as an outlet for a trickle of waterpressure flowing through pipe line 7. This trickle of water hits theinternal wall of the drying pipe, cleaning any rest of liquid or solidthat could have entered the device through the showerhead holes and tocome out at the 3 mm discharge pipe orifice (7 b) directly into the bowlwater; it also discharges through the 9 mm larger discharge pipe (7 d)situated at the other end of pipe 2.

[0039] The water pipe line 7 is activated by a set of faucets 7′connected to cold and hot water pipes 7′a, presenting the showerhead 8coaxially to the holes 9, several holes 10 that are connected to theheat source 6 ^(a) that is set up as follows: it has 220V input and aground connector. Current enters a transformer (4×1N 4007) mounted onthe plate, reduces to 12V and then rectifies to direct current.Temporization is produced by means of a resistance, transistor andcapacitor (see FIG. 5). This current emits a signal that operates therelay TRP 3141 with a 5A×250V outlet. The object of this relay is to letthe current flow to the 1400W resistance R and start the motor driving aturbine 20 that produces the air for drying. The circuit is set for a 32second drying time; if the time is not sufficient and in order to repeatthe drying operation the button (x) is pressed again which turns on anoperating light (Y).

[0040] What has been described above is one of many possiblerealizations of this invention regarding shapes and materials, which areclaimed herein as long as they maintain the purpose and spirit of thepresent invention. p Enclosed are several representative pictures of themaking of this invention, which is being used as prototype at theinventor's home:

DESCRIPTION OF THE REALIZATION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] In accordance with the drawings, especially with reference toFIG. 1, the device incorporated into the bowl (A) with a roll holder (B)and hangers (C) whose lid has in its interior a mirror (D) includes acouple of tubular pipes arranged in length and slightly inclined ofwhich pipe 2 has an annular opening 3, from which part of pipe 4 isprojected in an oblique form presenting a coupling 4 ^(a) in coaxialform; the said coupling 4 ^(a) is connected to a pipe 5 of a heat source6 ^(a) with an air inlet 6 b while pipe 2 is closed at one of its end bya plug 6 and at the opposite end by an orifice 7 b presenting pipe 4going the same direction as pipe line 7, which is connected to ashowerhead 8 with holes on its exposed surface for the outlet of waterpressure; this water pressure going through pipe line 7 is equipped withan elbow bend 7 c, presenting the said pipe line 7, adjacent theshowerhead 8, an orifice 7 ^(a), serving as an outlet for a trickle ofwater pressure flowing through pipe line 7; this trickle of water hitsthe internal wall of the drying pipe, cleaning any rest of liquid orsolid that could have entered the device through the showerhead holesand to come out at the 3 mm discharge pipe (7 b) directly into the bowlwater; it also discharges through the 9 mm larger discharge pipe (7 b)situated at the other end of pipe 2. The water pipe line 7 is activatedby a set of faucets 7′ connected to cold and hot water pipes 7′,presenting the said showerhead 8 coaxially to the holes 9 several holes10 that are connected to the heat source 6 ^(a) that is set up asfollows: it has 220V input and a ground connector. Current enters atransformer (4×1 N 4007) mounted on the plate, reduces to 12V and thenrectifies to direct current. Temporization is produced by means of aresistance, transistor and capacitor (see FIG. 5). This current emits asignal that operates the relay TRP 3141 with a 5A×250V outlet. Theobject of this relay is to let the current flow to the 1400W resistanceand start the motor that produces the air for drying. The circuit is setfor a 32 second drying time; if the time is not sufficient and in orderto repeat the drying operation press the buttons (x) again which turn onan operating light (Y). What has been described above is one of manypossible realization of this invention regarding shapes and materials,which are claimed herein as long as they maintain the purpose and spiritof the present invention. Two further claims follow:

Having described and determined the nature of the present invention aswell as the preferred way to make it, the inventor claims property andexclusive right of the following
 1. Improved integral sanitary seat ISCHARACTERIZED BY a sanitary bowl in which two pipes connected to coldand warm water faucets and to a caloric source feeds holes arranged in ashowerhead that becomes the end-piece for the mentioned pipes; an upperpush button or a push button on the grip of the faucet activates thecaloric source which by action of a little turbine injects the air froman upper air inlet over the resistance protected by high temperatureinsulation; the said hot air flows through a central pipe and enters thedrying pipe towards the respective holes of the showerhead; the saidcentral caloric pipe has a 45° derivation at the lower part which drivespart of the hot air to another 9 mm vertical pipe inside the generatorto produce the suction of the air contained in the said vertical pipecarrying a plush or sponge impregnated with a fragrance to neutralizeodors; the said caloric currents are regulated by a temporizer.
 2. Inaccordance with claim 1, the improved integral sanitary seat ISCHARACTERIZED BY the said bowl which is connected to a heat generatingsource, with a 220V inlet and ground connection; the said inlet flows toa 12 volts 250 to 300 mA transformer which feeds the electronic circuitthat produces temporization, activates the relay which at the same timefeeds the resistance and the turbine placed in the interior of thecaloric source.